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MF59 FHL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,030 mi
Last recorded154,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 FHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 154,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 145,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,871 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 139,871 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 135,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 135,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 125,953 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,954 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,503 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 91,141 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2017 78,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 61,133 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 48,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,696 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,822 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MF59 FHL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF59 FHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF59 FHL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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